Good News Report

Elementary School, High School August 17, 2017

LINK (OC Register): This teen inspired a major Anaheim hotel to make stays a little easier for those with autism

On top of the usual luggage for four, the Behuras pack extra things for 10-year-old Maximillian. Special food, easy-to use…

El Dorado High School freshman orientation.

High School August 17, 2017

Hundreds of incoming El Dorado Golden Hawks attend freshman orientation

On Monday, August 14, El Dorado High School (EDHS) held its 7th annual Freshmen Orientation. Over 400 freshmen and 100…

Valencia High School's Boeing interns posing for a picture with a teacher coordinator.

High School August 17, 2017

Val Tech students spend summer interning at Boeing

Each school year, a highlight for seniors in the Valencia High School (VHS) Val Tech program is the 150-hour internship. Students gain…

Valencia students and staff members touring Japan.

High School August 9, 2017

Valencia High students and staff tour Japan

The week of June 19, Valencia High School teacher, Steve Picht, led a group of 11 students and six adults on a…

Elementary School August 9, 2017

LINK (OC Register): Why the Placentia-Yorba Linda district believes art, science are the answer to help students improve speaking English

A science and arts camp is infusing elementary school students who are English learners with language skills and confidence through…

Tyler Armstrong pictured following one of his recent mountain climbing adventures.

Middle School July 31, 2017

LINK (OC Register): 13-year-old mountain climber conquers Triple Crown after Everest permit denied twice

Tyler Armstrong still hopes to become the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits – the tallest mountain on each…

Esperanza students win NOCROP student handbook design contest.

High School, School District July 10, 2017

Esperanza High students take top spots in NOCROP design contest

Congratulations to Esperanza High School (EHS) student, Hailey Souza (pictured above), for winning the North Orange County Regional Occupational Program’s…

Summer Enrichment students participate at Lakeview Elementary School.

Elementary School, Middle School July 3, 2017

Hundreds of PYLUSD students kick-off summer with STEM-based enrichment at Lakeview Elementary

On Monday, June 26, over 600 Preppy-K through 7th grade Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District students began the five week…

Golden Elementary student performing Shakespeare.

Elementary School June 20, 2017

Golden Elementary fifth graders perform Shakespeare in the park

“But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” Framed by tall trees and on carpets of grass and pine fluff, 156…

Valencia High School's 2017 graduation ceremony in Bradford Stadium.

High School June 16, 2017

Valencia High School 2017 commencement ceremony

On Thursday, June 15, Valencia High School (VHS) held its 2017 commencement ceremony where almost 600 seniors were presented their…